The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is cooperating with The Fairfax County Times to produce this guide to assist citizens in choosing candidates for election to public office. Click on the banner for each office to see more information about the candidates.

The Northern Virginia Leagues of Women Voters sent questionnaires to all candidates whose names were qualified to appear on the ballot. Responses to the questions appear as submitted by the candidates and are not edited except to comply with guide style and stipulated word and space limitations.

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Description: The lieutenant governor is the second ranking officer of the Executive Branch and first in line to succeed the governor. The incumbent serves a 4-year term, and may run for reelection. The salary is $36,321.

Candidates: E.W. Jackson (R) and Ralph S. Northam (D)

Description: The attorney general provides legal advice and representation to the governor and state agencies. The incumbent serves a 4-year term and may run for reelection. The salary is $150,000.

Candidates: Mark R. Herring (D) and Mark D. Obenshain (R)

Description: The Fairfax County sheriff serves a 4-year term and is responsible for public safety and judicial administration in operating the jail, transporting of prisoners, serving civil processes and providing courtroom security. The annual salary is $160,193.

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Barbara J. Comstock (R) and Kathleen J. Murphy (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Mark L. Keam (D) and Leiann K. Luse (R)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Kenneth R. "Ken" Plum (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: David L. Bulova (D) and Patrice M. Winter (R)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Kaye Kory (D) and James L. "Jim" Leslie (IG)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Vivian E. Watts (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Jerry L. Foltz (D) and Timothy D. "Tim" Hugo (R)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: David B. Albo (R) and Ed R. Deitsch (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: G. Gail Parker (IG) and Mark D. Sickles (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Joseph A. "Joe" Glean (I) and Scott A. Surovell (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Jeffrey J. Engle (I) and K. Rob Krupika (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Robert H. Brink (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: Alfonso H. Lopez (D) and Terrence W. Modglin (IG)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.

Candidates: James M. "Jim" LeMunyon (R) and Hung Q. Nguyen (D)

Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for reelection. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he or she seeks to represent.